Join us tonight from 7 to 10 p.m. at Friday Night Salsa in the Forest for music, dancing and more:

Come along as we embark on an adventure through some of the most botanically-diverse hotspots on the planet: the tropical forests of India. Featuring Ayurvedic healing gardens, cascading waterfalls, lush greenery, a field research station, and a stunning temple façade on Special Events Hall, our new Tropical Forest Conservatory exhibit interprets a world enlivened by vibrant color, exotic plants and animals, and ancient cultures that are as alive today as they were thousands of years ago. In order to prepare for these displays, Assistant Curator of Horticulture Ben Dunigan and Interpretive Specialist Jordyn Melino journeyed to the Western Ghats in Nov. 2010, traveling by boat, train and even elephant to spice markets and plantations, national parks, botanical gardens, palaces, and tea factories to conduct their research and gain inspiration for creating an authentic exhibi...